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CityViewNC.com | 31 In this, the month in which our nation celebrates its independence, it is difficult to think of any custom more uniquely American than that of a "food challenge." A food-challenge, for the un- initiated, is an event in which a restaurant offers its customers an opportunity to prove to their friends, family and them- selves, that their appetite knows no bounds, typically by eating a dish large enough to feed an entire family, within a set amount of time. Besides bragging rights, the restaurant will oen sweeten the deal with a cash prize, or at the very least, a free lunch. ough, winners and losers alike may spend the next few days paying for their adventurous dining ex- perience, one way or the other. In Fayetteville, the tradition is alive and well. Locals looking for an even- ing of foodie fun have enough options available to them to try a food chal- lenge every night of the week… though it is unlikely they would survive past Wednesday. We tagged along with a few local competitive eaters to document their attempt at gluttonous glory. Mac's Speed Shop, "FatBoy" Challenge THE CHALLENGE: One customer, must consume Mac's "Fat Boy" sand- wich, which consists of an 18 inch, 20 ounce Foccacia loaf, topped with ½ pound of Pimento Cheese, one pound of Pulled Pork, ½ pound of sliced bris- ket, one pound of sausage patties and ½ pound of smoked bacon. On top of that, there are eight ounc- es of queso dip, six ounces of burnout sauce, six ounces of cole slaw, fried pickles and onion rings. As if that weren't enough, the com- petitor must also finish ½ pound of mac 'n' cheese and one liter of beer or soda. All of this must be eaten in 60 minutes or less, with no bathroom breaks. THE PRIZE: A refund of the $45 down payment, your name and photo Walter Guy Jewelers 220 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 910.868.6472 | walterguyjewelers.com Specializing in Unusual and Antique Jewelry Contemporary & Classic Jewelry Jewelry & Watch Repair Sellers of Fine Diamonds & Gems Insurance & Estate Appraisals Consignment & Liquidation Services Robert Clayton President Next classes begin July 8 and August 3! Ready for a change in your career? Train online in these areas & more! Visit www.LearnFTCC.com today to view the complete list of available classes! Scholarships available for select classes! Call (910) 678-8446 today! Accounting Clerk Administrative Office Assistant Computer Technician Customer Service Representative Electronic Health Records Office Professional Health Information Technology Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Billing Medical Coding Medical Transcription Editor Records Clerk Working in the Pharmacy

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